Fr. Castimir-Timothy (Ivan) Majic
Fr. Timothy was born in Vitina, Herzegovina January 9, 1914 where he also completed grade school. He went on to complete high school in Siroki Brijeg and joined the Franciscan Order in 1933 at Humac. He was ordained on June 4, 1939 in Mostar after completing his philosophy and theological studies both in Mostar and Rome. In 1941 he departed his homeland for Germany to study at the University of Freiburg. During his studies he continued his pastoral ministry among the Slovenian and Croatian people in many German towns. At the University of Freiburg he earned two doctorates: one in philosophy (1946) and one in theology (1951). Fr. Majić immigrated to the United States on March 22, 1951. Shortly thereafter he was named editor-in-chief of the outstanding newspaper Danica and held the position for 10 years. He then went on to become assistant pastor at St. Joseph, St. Louis (1961-1963) and SS . Cyril & Methodius, New York (1963-1967). He was then appointed pastor of Sacred Heart in Milwaukee (1967-1979). While in Milwaukee he was also Custos of the community (1973-1976). After his years in Milwaukee he returned to St. Anthony's Friary in Chicago as editor-in-chief of the Danica (1979-1988) and then as guardian (1988-1994). He then was the editor-in-chief of two worthy periodicals: Croatian Catholic Messenger and Croatian Almanac (1994-1996). Fr. Timothy now resides at the friary in Chicago. Fr. Majić was on Custodial Board twice (1967-1970 and 1976-1979). He, together with Fr. Lawrence Frankovich, prepared the Golden Jubilee Book for the 50th Anniversary of the Custody in 1976. He was also the secretary of the Association of Croatian Priests in America and Canada for 20 years and editor of the periodical Vinculum Caritatis of the same association.